# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1981_S190
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RESOLUTIONS

1. an autobiographical statement by the appli-
cant, setting forth clearly her background and her
reason for wishing to qualify for the deaconess
ministry in the Synod;

2. official transcripts of the applicant’s secondary,
collegiate, and professional training and a full
description of noncredit academic work done by the
applicant;

3. testimonials as to Christian character and life,
personality, ability, and previous service from no
fewer than three competent references who have
known and observed the applicant for at least two
recent years;

4. reports of health examinations required by the
Lutheran Deaconess Association.

b. The District President shall assure the Colloquy
Board of his endorsement of the applicant.

c. The Lutheran Deaconess Association shall
approve the applicant before the Colloquy Board can
act favorably on the application.

4.95 Publication of Applicant’s
Request

After the Executive Director of the Lutheran
Deaconess Association has furnished the Colloquy
Board for the Deaconess Ministry with the required
documents and the board has assured itself that the
applicant qualifies for the colloquy program, the
board shall publish the request of the applicant in an
official periodical of the Synod. If no valid objection is
filed within 4 weeks after the notice of the application
has been published, the Colloquy Board shall proceed
with the colloquy program.

4.96 Requirements for
Certification of Eligibility

a. Four years of college training leading to a
bachelor of arts degree with a major in theology, or
approved equivalent, and a year of supervised intern-
ship shall be considered the quantitative minima for
admission to the deaconess ministry by colloquy.

b. Readiness for admission to the deaconess
ministry shall be demonstrated according to stan-
dards established by the Lutheran Deaconess Asso-
ciation and approved by the Colloquy Board for the

Deaconess Ministry by:

1. an acceptable level of achievement in the area
of general education;

2. satisfactory completion of a well-rounded and
comprehensive training in theology;

3. fulfillment ofa minimum of one year’s residence

at the deaconess terminal program at Valparaiso
University;

4. satisfactory completion of a supervised intern-
ship year.

c. Before being declared qualified for the deacon-
ess ministry in the Synod, applicants shall submit to

1. an autobiographical statement by the appli-
cant, setting forth clearly her background and her
reason for wishing to qualify for the deaconess
ministry in the Synod;

2. official transcripts of the applicant’s collegiate
and professional training and a full description of
noncredit academic work done by the applicant;

3. testimonials as to Christian character and life,
personality, ability, and previous service from no
fewer than three competent references who have
known and observed the applicant for at least two
recent years;

b. The preparatory entity shall forward the appli-
cation together with all required documents to the
following for their reconimendation: the President of
the District in which the applicant resides and the
individual members of the Colloquy Board for the
Deaconess Ministry.

c. The preparatory entity shall submit for pub-
lication in an official periodical of the Synod the
request for colloquies of all persons whose appli-
cations have been approved by the District President
and the Colloquy Board for the Deaconess Ministry.
If no valid objection is filed within four weeks after
the publication of such notice, the colloquy procedure
may continue.

d. The preparatory entity shall appoint an adviser
for the applicant and an examining committee,

e. The adviser shall assist the applicant in
arranging the appropriate qualifying program and,
when all requirements have been met, recommend
the applicant to the examining committee for a
review of her competency and readiness for admission
to the office of the deaconess ministry. Ordinarily the
adviser shall participate in the final oral exami-
nation.

Delete 4.95

4.96 Requirements for
Certification of Eligibility

a. Four years of college training leading to a:
bachelor of arts degree with a major in theology, or
approved equivalent, and a year of supervised intern
ship shall be considered the quantitative minima for
admission to the deaconess ministry by colloquy.

1. an acceptable level of achievement in the are
of general education; oS

2. satisfactory completion of a well-rounded and
comprehensive training in theology; . j

3. fulfillment of a minimum ofone year’s residence
at one of the educational institutions where deace
esses are prepared for The Lutheran Church—
souri Synod; .

4. satisfactory completion of a supervised intert
ship year. . o

c. After the successful completion of the resides
and internship each applicant shall submit 4